SECTION 


Ialms  and  hymns, 


FOR    THE  USE    OP 


WNDAir   SCKOOIS. 


•eachin-  and  admonisi,ing  one  another  in  psalms  and, 
Kandspiritualsongs,singingwith  grace  in  your  h^^ 

[o  the  LoRD.—Coto*.  iii-  16. 

;  wUl  sing  vdth  the  spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with  the  under- 
nding.— 1   Cor.  liv.  15. 


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^^^^-^    SELECTION 

Mnovii  i 


FOR  THE  IJSR 


OF 


SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


"Teachfng  and  admonisJiins  one  another  in  psalms,  and  hymna,  KoA 
ll^tual  (ongs,  singing  witli  gnice  in  your  heart*  !<•  the  Lcird."    Cd.  iu.  10 

*  I  will  sing  with  tba  spirit,  and  I  will  snig  with  the  undewtandlr.g  also 
I  Osr  KIT.  15 


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SUNDAY    ^iCMOOIi 

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SELECTIONS 

FROM 

THE    PSAIiBIS. 


Selection  1«  CM. 

1  How  blest  is  he,  who  ne*er  consent 

by  ill  advice  to  walk, 
Nor  stands  in  sinner's  ways,  nor  sits 
where  men  profanely  talk ; 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

his  business  and  delight ; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
and  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streamsy 

with  timely  fruit  does  bend. 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 
all  his  designs  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 

no  lasting  root  shall  find  ; 

Untimely  blasted,  and  dispersed 

like  chaff  before  the  wind. 

6  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways ; 
to  happiness  they  tend  : 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
shall  boih  in  ruin  end.       .,,, 


FSALMS. 

Selection  3«     CM. 

i  Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 
accept  my  secret  prayer ; 
To  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 
will  I  for  help  repair. 

2  Thou  in  the  morn  ray  voice  shalt  hear, 

and  with  the  dawning  day ; 
To  tliee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 
to  thee  devoutly  pray. 

3  Conduct  me  by  tny  rignteous  laws, 

for  watchful  is  my  foe  ; 
Therefore,  0  Lord,  make  plain  the  way 
wherein  I  ought  to  go. 


Selection  3.     C.  M. 

1  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

within  this  earthly  frame. 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou ! 
how  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 

2  In  heaven  thy  wondrous  acts  are  sung, 

nor  fully  reckon'd  there  ; 
And  yet  thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue 
thy  boundless  praise  declare. 

3  Thro'  thee  the  weak  confound  the  strong, 

and  crush  tlieir  haughty  foes  ; 
And  so  thou  quell'st  the  wicked  throng, 
that  thee  and  thine  oppose. 

4  When  heaven,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

employs  my  wondering  sight ; 


PSALMS. 

The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
with  stars  of  feebler  light ; 

4  What's  man,  say  I,  that.  Lord,  thou  lov'at 

to  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st 
to  them  so  wondrous  kind  ! 

5  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

within  this  earthly  frame. 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou  ! 
how  glorious  is  thy  name ! 


Selection  4.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 

to  thy  blest  courts  repair, 
Not  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
but  to  inhabit  there  1 

2  'Tis  he,  whose  every  thought  and  deed 

by  rules  of  virtue  moves; 
Whose  generous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
the  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

his  neighbour's  fame  to  wound  : 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
by  malice  whisper'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  power, 

can  treat  with  just  neglect; 
And  piety,  though  clothed  in  rags, 
religiously  respect. 

1* 


PSALMS. 

6  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 
has  ever  firmly  stood  ; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 
he  makes  his  promise  good. 

5  The  man,  who  by  his  steady  course 
has  happiness  insured, 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  stand, 
by  Providence  secured. 


Selection  5,     L.  M. 

1  No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 

my  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
a  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 

2  Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  God  ; 

my  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  power : 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
at  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 

3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 

to  whom  all  praise  we  Justly  owe  ; 
So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
be  guarded  from  my  treacherous  foe. 


Selection  6.    C.  M. 

1  The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 

which  that  alone  can  fill ; 
The  firmament  and  stars  express 
their  great  Creator's  skill. 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 

fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings  { 


And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
divine  instruction  springs. 

3  Their  powerful  language  to  no  realm 

or  region  is  confined  ; 
'Tis  nature's  voice,  and  understood 
alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 

through  earlli's  extent  display  ; 
Whose  bright  content?  the  circling  sun 
does  round  the  world  convey. 


Selection  ?•  C.  M. 

1  God's  perfect  law  converts  tlie  soul ; 

reclaims  from  false  desires  : 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
the  ignorant  inspires. 

2  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

and  bring  sincere  delight; 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

3  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 

or  gold  rehned  with  skill  ; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
that  from  the  comb  distil. 

4  My  trusty  counsellors  they  arc, 

and  friendly  warnings  give; 
Divine  rewaids  attend  on  those 
who  by  thy  precepts  live 


PSALMS. 

Selection  8.     C.  M. 

1  The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 
vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide  ; 
The  Shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
my  wants  are  all  supply'd. 

3  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 
and  gently  there  repose  ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
refreshing  water  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wandering  soul  reclaim, 
and,  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
in  his  most  righteous  ways. 

•4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
from  fear  and  danger  free  ; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staflT 
defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 
through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 
and  in  his  temple  spend. 


Selection  9.    S.  M. 

1  His  mercy,  and  his  truth, 

the  righteous  Lord  displays, 
In  bringing  wandering  sinners  home, 
and  teaching  them  his  ways 

2  He  those  in  justice  guides, 

who  his  direction  seek  ; 


PSALMS. 

And  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
the  humble  and  the  mock. 

3  Since  mercy  is  the  grace, 
that  most  exalts  thy  fame, 
Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  0  Lord, 
and  so  advance  thy  name. 


Selection  10.    L.  M. 

1  He's  blest  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain'd, 

no  more  in  judgment  to  appear  ; 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  oblain'd, 
and  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

2  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied, 

the  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound  ; 
But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide, 
blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

3  His  saints,  that  have  perform'd  his  laws, 

their  life  in  triumph  shall  emf)loy 

Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 

in  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 


Selection  11.     CM. 

1  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

in  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
my  heart  and  tongue  employ 

2  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

the  dwellings  of  the  just ; 

Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 

who  on  his  succour  trust. 


10  PSALMS. 

3  0 !  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 
experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
who  in  his  truth  conlide. 


4  Fear  him,  ye  saints  ;  and  you  will  then 
have  nothing  else  to  fear  : 
Make  yoii  his  service  your  delight, 
your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 


Selection  12.  C.  M. 

1  Approach,  ye  piously  disposed, 

and  my  instruction  hear  ; 
I'll  teach  you  the  true  discipline 

of  his  religious  fear.  .-^ 

2  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 

and  pros])erous  days  would  see, 
From  sland'ring  language  keep  his  tongue., 
his  lips  from  falsehood  free ; 

3  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 

and  virtue's  ways  pursue  ; 
Establish  peace,  where  'tis  begun, 
and  where  'tis  lost,  renew. 


Selection  13.    P.  M.  (II.  2.) 

1  The  gAod  man's  way  is  God's  delight : 
He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

Of  him  that  moves  by  his  command 


PSALMS.  11 

Though  he  sometimes  may  be  distress'd, 
Yet  shall  he  ne'er  be  quite  oppress'd  ; 
For  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

2  From  my  first  youth,  till  age  prevail'd, 
I  never  saw  the  righteous  fail'd, 

Or  want  o'ertake  his  numerous  race ; 
Because  compassion  fill'd  his  heart, 
And  he  did  cheerfully  impart, 

God  made  his  offspring's  wealth  increase 

3  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed, 
In  virtue's  ways  with  zeal  proceed, 

And  so  prolong  your  happy  days  ; 
For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  still 
Preserve  liis  saints  secure  from  ill, 

While  soon  the  wicked  race  decays 


Selection  14.     C.  M. 

1  Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 

how  soon  my  life  will  eml; 
The  num'rous  ti-ain  of  ills  disclose, 
which  this  frail  state  attend. 

2  My  life,  thou  know'st,  is  but  a  span ; 

a  cij)her  sums  my  years  ; 
And  every  man,  in  best  estate, 
but  vanity  appears. 

3  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 

with  fruitless  cares  oppress'd  ; 
He  heaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  tell 
by  whom  'twill  be  possess'd. 


12  PSALMS. 


Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys 
with  anxious  cares  attend  ? 

On  thee  aione  my  siea<lfast  hope 
shall  ever,  Lord,  depend. 


Selection  15.     P.M.    (II.  2.) 

My  life,  while  I^that  life  enjoy, 
In  blessing  God  1  will  employ ; 

With  lifted  hands  adore  his  name; 
My  soul's  content  shall  be  as  great 
As  theirs,  who  choicest  dainties  eat, 

While  I  with  joy  his  praise  proclaim. 

When  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind ; 

And  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  .night: 
Because  thou  still  dost  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 

I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 


Selection  16.     L.  M. 

1  For  thee,  O  God.  our  constant  praise 

in  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 
Our  promised  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
and  all  our  zealous  vows  complete 

2  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

to  stop  i\\y  flowing  mercy  try; 
Whilst  thou  o'erlookst  the  guilty  stain 
and  washesi  out  the  crimson  dye. 

t  Blest  is  the  man,  who,  near  thee  placed, 
within  thy  sacred  dwelling  Uvea  I 


PSALMS.  13 

Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste 
the  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives. 

Selection  17.     S.  M. 

1  To  bless  thy  chosen  race, 

in  mercy,  Lord,  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
on  all  thy  saints  to  shine  : 

2  That  so  thy  worn  irons  way 

may  through  the  world  be  known  ; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
and  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Let  difi''ring  nations  join 

to  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  0  Lord,  combine 
to  ])raise  thy  glorious  name. 

4  0  let  them  shout  and  sing 

with  joy  and  pious  mirth  ; 
For  thou,  the  ri<>hteons  .ludge  and  King, 
shall  govern  all  the  eartli. 

5  Let  difPring  nations  join 

to  celebrate  ihy  fame  ; 
Let  all  t)ie  world.  O  Lord,  combine 
to  praise  thy  glorious  name. 


Selection  18.     L.  M. 

1  Wliom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 
have  i,  whose  fuvour  1  require? 
2 


14  PSALMS. 

Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there's  nonB 
that  1  besides  thee  caif  desire. 


2  My  trembling  flesh,  and  aching  heart, 

may  often  fail  to  succour  me  ; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
and  my  eternal  portion  be. 

3  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove, 

shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall  ; 
If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 

thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  aD. 

•4  But  as  for  me,  'tis  good  and  just 

that  I  should  still  to  God  repair  ; 
In  him  [always  put  my  trust, 

and  will  his  wondrous  works  declare 


Selection  19.     C.  M. 

1  0  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 

how  lovely  is  tlie  place, 
Where  thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  show'flt 
the  brightness  of  thy  face  ! 

2  Much  rather  in  God's  house  will  I 

the  meanest  olTice  take, 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 
my  pompous  dwelling  make. 

3  For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 

will  grace  and  glory  give  ; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
from  them  that  justly  live. 


PSALMS.  16 

4  Thou  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
how  highly  blest  is  he, 
Whose  hope  ami  trust,  securely  placed, 
is  still  reposed  on  thee  ! 


Selection  20.     C.  M. 

1     Thou  turnest  man,  0  Lord,  to  dust, 
of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 
And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  RetUlDf 
'tis  instantly  obey'd. 

I    For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  years 
are  like  a  day  that's  past  ; 
Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night, 
whose  hours  unminded  waste. 

3  Thou  sweep'st  us  off  as  with  a  flood, 

we  vanish  hence  like  dreams  ; 
At  first  we  grow  like  grass  that  feels 
the  sun's  reviving  beams  : 

4  But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 

its  morning  beauty  shows  ; 
Tis  all  cut  down,  and  withered  quite, 
before  the  evening  close. 

6  So  teach  us.  Lord,  the  uncertain  sum 
of  our  short  days  to  mind. 
That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
may  ever  be  inclined. 


Selection  21.     CM. 

1  How  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be 
to  thank  the  Lord  most  high  ; 


16  PSALMS. 

And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praise 
his  name  to  magnify  ! 

2  With  every  morning's  early  dawn 

his  goodness  to  relate  ; 
And  of  his  constant  truth,  each  night, 
the  glad  ell'ects  repeat ! 

3  For  throngh  thy  wond'rous  works,  0  Lord, 

thou  mak'st  my  heart  rejoire  ; 
The  thoughts  of  them  shall  make  me  glad, 
and  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 


Selection  22.     C.  M. 

1  Bless'd  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  0  Lord, 
in  kindness  dost  chastise, 
And  by  thy  sacred  rules  to  walk 
dost  lovingly  advise. 

*2  This  man  sliall  rest  and  safety  find 
in  seasons  of  distress  ; 
Whilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  those 
that  stubbornly  transgress. 

3  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 

his  favour  wholly  take  ; 
His  own  possession  and  his  lot 
he  will  not  quite  forsake. 

4  The  world  shall  then  confess  thee  just 

in  all  that  thou  hast  done  ; 
And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  ways 
shall  in  those  paths  go  on. 


PSALMS.  IT 

Selection  23.     L.  M.  double. 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song ; 
Let  earth  in  one  assembled  throng 

Her  common  Patron's  praise  resound  : 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  name, 
From  day  to  day  his  praise  proclaim, 

Who  us  has  with  salvation  crown'd : 
To  heathen  lands  his  fapie  rehearse, 
His  wonders  to  the  unrrerse. 

He's  great,  and  greatly  to  be  prais'd  ; 
In  majesty  and  glory  rais'd 

Above  all  other  deities  : 
For  pageantry  and  idols  all 
Are  they,  whom  gods  the  heathen  call ; 

He  only  rules,  who  made  the  skies  : 
With  majesty  and  honour  crown'd, 
Beauty  and  strength  his  throne  surround. 


Selection  24.     L.  M. 

1  With  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 

to  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth, 
and  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise  : 

2  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

from  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  , 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
the  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  0  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
and  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 
2* 


18  PSALMS. 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 
his  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
to  endless  ages  shall  endure. 


Selection  25.     L.  M. 

1  My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love, 

God's  holy  nanie  for  ever  bless ; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 
and  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 

2  'Tis  he  that  all  thy  sins  forgives, 

and  after  sickness  makes  thoe  sound  ; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 
by  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown'd 

3  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 

and  unexampled  acts  of  grace  ; 
His  waken'd  wrath  doth  slowly  move, 
his  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 

4  As  high  as  heaven  its  arch  extends 

above  this  little  spot  of  clay. 
So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
the  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 

5  As  far  as  'tis  from  east  to  west, 

so  far  has  he  our  sins  removed  ; 
WTio,  with  a  father's  tender  breast, 
has  such  as  fear'd  him  always  loved. 


Selection  'Z6»     L.  M. 

1   0  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love 


FSALMS.  19 

Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless? 
Wliat  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  1 

8  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 

Who  from  thy  judgments  never  stray: 
Who  know  what's  right  i  nor  only  so, 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford  : 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

6  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity  ; 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join. 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine  ! 


Selection  27.     L.  M. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  our  God  to  praise 
My  soul  her  utmost  powers  shall  raise  : 
With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness  though  renown'd, 
His  wondrous  works,  with  ease  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 


20  PSALMS. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame, 
Ami  universal  glory  claim  ; 

His  truth,  confirmed  through  ages  past* 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin'd 

To  keep  his  wondrous  works  in  mind ; 

And  to  posterity  record, 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 


Selection  28.     C.  M. 

1  How  bles-j'd  are  they,  who  always  keep 

the  pure  and  perfect  way  ! 
Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
of  God's  commandments  stray  ! 

2  How  hless'd,  who  to  his  righteous  laws 

have  still  obedient  been  ! 
And  have  with  fervent,  humble  zeal, 
his  favour  sought  to  win  ! 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 

to  shun  each  wicked  deed  ; 

But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 

with  constant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'd  us,  Lord, 

to  learn  thy  sacred  will ; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

6  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 
might  o'er  my  ways  preside, 
And  I  the  course  of  all  my  life 
by  thy  direction  guide  1 


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Selection  29.     C.  M. 

1  How  shall  the  young  preserve  iheir  ways 

from  all  pollulioii  free  1 
By  making  still  their  course  of  life 
with  tiiy  commands  agree. 

2  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I  seek, 

to  thee  for  succour  pray  ; 
0  sufler  iu>t  my  careless  steps 
from  thy  right  paths  to  stray  ! 

3  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid, 

thy  word,  my  treasure,  lies  ; 
To  succour  me  with  timely  aid, 
when  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

4  Secur'd  by  that,  my  grateful  soul 

shall  ever  bless  thy  name  ; 
0  teach  me  then  by  tliy  just  laws 
my  future  life  to  frame  ! 


Selection  30.     C.  M. 

1  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord  ; 

thy  righteous  paths  display  : 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 
will  never  go  astray. 

2  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 

wilt  graciously  impart, 
To  keej)  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
devote  my  zealous  heart. 

3  Direct  mc  in  the  sacred  ways 

to  which  thy  precepts  lead  ; 


32  PSALMS. 

Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 
thy  righteous  patlis  to  tread. 

4  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 

incline  my  willing  heart; 
Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
from  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 

5  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes, 

which  this  false  world  displays  ; 
But  give  me  lively  power  and  strength 
to  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 


Selection  31.     C.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 

and  sure  possession  art ; 
Thy  words  I  steadfastly  resolve 
to  treasure  in  my  heart  ! 

2  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  name, 

myself  I  closely  join  ; 
To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 
to  thy  commands  resign. 

3  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

abundantly  is  shed ; 
0  make  me  then  exactly  learn 
thy  sacred  paths  to  tread  ! 


Selection  32.     C.  M. 

1  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain 
no  words  can  represent ; 
Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 
ray  zealous  heart  is  bent. 


PSALMS.  2S 

2  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 

celestial  light  displays, 
And  knowledge  of  true  hap|)ines8 
to  simplest  minds  conveys. 

3  Directed  by  thy  heav'nly  word, 

let  all  my  footsteps  be  ; 

Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind 

dominion  have  o'er  me. 

4  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear. 

Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 
my  heart  with  zeal  incline. 


Selection  33.  L.  M. 

1  Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 
My  rising  up  ami  lying  down  ; 

My  secret  thotights  are  known  to  thee> 
»  Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

2  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
My  public  haimls  and  private  ways  ; 
Thou  know'sl  what  'tis  my  lips  would  vent. 
My  yet  unuiter'd  words'  intent. 

8  Surrounded  by  thy  power  I  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 
0  skill  for  human  reach  too  high  ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye  1 

4  O  could  I  so  perfidious  be. 

To  think  of  once  deserthig  thee, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  inlluence  shun  ? 
Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run  ? 


24  PSALMS. 


5  Search,  try,  O  God,  1113^  tljoiighis  and  heart, 
If  niischief  lurk  in  anv  pari. 
Correct  me  where  I  go  astray, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 


Selection  34.     C.  M. 

1  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  JT:st ! 

how  righteous  all  his  ways  ! 
How  nigh  to  liini,  who  with  firm  trust 
for  his  assistance  prays! 

2  He  grants  the  full  desires  of  those 

who  him  witli  fear  adore  ; 
And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
when  they  his  aid  implore. 

3  The  Lord  preserves  all  tliose  with  care, 

whom  grateful  love  employs  ; 
Btit  siriiirrs,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
with  furious  rage  destroys. 

4  My  time  lo  come,  in  praises  spent, 

shall  still  advance  his  fame  ; 
And  all  mankind,  with  one  consent, 
for  ever  bless  his  name. 


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1 ,  Tlie  advantages  of  early  religion.     C.  M 

1  Happy  the  child  whose  youngest  years 

Receive  instruction  well  ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  Wlien  we  devote  our  youth  to  God 

'Tis  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flower  when  offered  in  the  bud 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

3  'Tis  easier  work  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes  ; 
While  sinners  that  grow  old  in  sin, 
Are  harden'd  in  their  crimes. 

4  'Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young, 
Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

5  To  thee.  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Our  childhood  we  resign  ; 
3 


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'Twill  please  us  to  look  bark  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 


6  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 
Employ  our  youngest  breath: 
Thus  we're  prepared  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 


2.   Religion.     7s.  (III.  1.) 

1  'Tis  religion  that  can  give 
Sweetest  pleasure  while  we  live; 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 

Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity  ! 

Be  the  living  God  our  friend, 
Then  our  bliss  shall  never  end, 


3»  Importance  of  religion.      C.  M. 

1  Religion  is  the  chief  concern 

Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  we  its  great  importance  learn. 
Its  sov'reign  virtue  know. 

2  More  needful  this  than  glittering  wealth. 

Or  all  the  world  bestows  : 
Not  reputation,  food,  nor  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 


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Ten  thousand  comforts  it  procures 

For  us  while  here  on  earth  ; 
And  endless  happiness  secures 

"VVhcn  we  have  pass'd  thro'  death. 


4«   The  chief  end  of  man.      L.  M. 

1  Why  have  we  lips,  if  not  to  sing 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King? 
Why  have  we  hearts,  if  not  to  love 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend  above  1 

2  Why  were  our  curious  bodies  made, 
And  every  part  in  order  laid  ? 
Why,  but  that  each  of  us  might  stand 
A  living  wonder  from  his  hand  1 

i  Why  have  we  souls,  if  not  to  know 
The  God  from  whom  our  natures  flow  ? 
Sure  this  can  never  be  our  lot. 
Like  senseless  brutes,  to  know  Him  not ! 

t  Why  have  we  life  1  if  not  to  gain 
Immortal  life,  'tis  worse  than  vain  ; 
This  is  the  end  for  which  'twas  given  : 
We  live  on  earth,  to  live  in  heaven. 

6  Why  did  the  Saviour  leave  the  sky. 
Hang  on  a  cross,  and  bleed,  and  die  ? 
And  why  are  kind  persuasions  sent 
To  call  and  win  us  to  repent  ? 

6  0  this  is  why, — that  washed,  and  white, 
And  all  well-pleasing  in  his  sight. 
Our  souls  may  join  the  happy  throng, 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song. 


28  HYMNS 

5«  The  way  to  please  the  Lord.     C.  M 

1  This  is  the  way  to  know  the  Lord, 

And  this  will  please  him  too, 
To  hear  and  read  his  holy  word, 
That  tells  us  what  to  do. 

2  He  lives  in  heaven,  and  does  not  need 

Such  little  ones  as  we  ; 

But  God  is  very  kind  indeed, 

And  even  cares  for  me. 

3  Though,  if  we  tried  with  all  our  might 

And  did  the  best  we  could. 

We  should  not  always  do  aright, 

And  could  not  do  him  good. 

4  Then  let  us  love  him  for  his  care, 

And  love  his  holy  word. 
Because  he  teaches  children  there 
To  know  and  please  the  Lord. 


6.  Religion  not  to  be  delayed.    C.  M 

1  0  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime 

To  put  religion  by ! 
For  noiv  is  the  accepted  time  ; 
To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day, 

And  more  deprav'd  the  mind  ; 
The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray, 
The  less  we  feel  inclin'd. 

3  Yet  sinners  trifle,  young  and  old. 

Until  their  dying  day  ; 


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Then,  they  would  give  a  world  of  gold 
To  have  an  hour  to  pray. 

4  0  then  lest  ive  should  perish  thus, 
We  would  no  longer  wait ; 
For  lime  will  soon  be  past  wiih  us, 
And  death  must  fix  our  state. 


•y.   TIte  Holy  Scriptures.    C.  M. 

1  Great  God  !  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  given  ; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid , 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

6  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 
Show  what  my  faults  have  been. 
And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

6  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 
To  save  my  soul  from  hell  • 
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iO  HYMNS 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 
And  take  a  fresli  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er. 
And  meditate  by  night. 


8.   The  Holy  Scriptures.    C.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies !  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows. 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  0  may  tliese  heavenly  pages  be  '^''        '^u 

My  ever  dear  delight  ;  1 

And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see. 

And  still  increasing  light.  ^ 

6  Divine  instructer,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 


FOR    SUNDAY    SCHOLARS. 

Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


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9,    The  Bible  a  treasure.    8.  7.  (III.  3.) 

1  Wliat  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure, 

We  possess  in  God's  own  word  ! 

Where  we  read,  with  sacred  pleasure, 

Of  the  love  of  Christ  our  Lord  ! 

2  That  dear  word  reveals  the  Saviour, 

Whom  our  sins  so  deeply  need  ; 
Oh  what  mercy,  love,  and  favour, 
That  for  sinners  Christ  should  bleed ! 

3  While  each  wretched  heathen  nation, 

Nothing  knows,  dear  Lord,  of  thee ; 
In  this  happy  land,  salvation 
Richly  is  reveal'd  to  me. 

4  Oh  !  the  blessedness  of  knowing 

Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour's  love, 
Freely  on  a  child  bestowing 
Grace  and  mercy  from  above ! 


10.   Tlie  Lord's  Day.    L.  M. 

1  We  hail  this  day  of  sacred  rest — 
Day  of  all  others  far  the  best ; 
Honour'd  by  God  in  various  ways, 
Improv'd  by  saints  to  shew  his  praise. 

2  And  shall  not  we  each  Lord's  day  love  ?— 
Each  Lord's  day  for  our  souls  improve  ? 
Yes,  Lord,  tho'  young,  our  prayer  shall  be, 
That  we  may  spend  its  hours  to  thee. 


ii2  HTMNS 

3  Though  otlier  children  waste  this  day 
In  foolish  talk  and  sinful  play  ; 
We'll  bear  in  mind  that  it  is  given, 
To  get  prepar'd  for  death  and  heaven. 

2  We  tlierefore  to  our  school  repair, 
To  spend  our  time  in  praise  and  prayer 
To  learn  thy  will,  thy  word  to  read, 
Then  to  thy  temple  to  proceed. 

5  There  we  are  warn'd,  invited,  taught ; 
Grace  is  proposed,  and  mercy  sought ; 
Thus  may  our  souls  in  grace  improve, 
Till  call'd  to  endless  rest  above. 


IX,  77ie  Lord's  Day  ;  the  Christian  Sahlaih. 
7s.  (III.  1.) 

1  Maker  of  the  Sabbath  day 
Teach  us  how  to  praise  and  pray  ; 
Thou  this  blessed  day  hast  given, 
To  prepare  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Giver  of  eternal  rest, 

Be  thy  glorious  Gospel  blest  ; 
Thou  alone  canst  change  the  heart 
Thou  alone  canst  peace  impart. 

3  Ruler  of  the  eartli  and  sky, 
Lord  of  all  below,  on  high  ; 
Make  the  yoimg,  as  well  as  ol(L 
Sheep  of  thy  eternal  fold. 

4  Friend  of  children,  hear  our  pray'r 
Let  no  trifling  feelings  dare 

Steal  the  precious  hours  away 
Of  this  Sacred  Sabbath  Day 


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1«J«   God  our  Father  and  Friend.     C.  M. 

1  To  God  M'ho  reigns  above  the  sky, 

Our  Father  and  our  friend, 

To  him  let  all  our  vows  be  paid, 

And  all  our  pray'rs  ascend. 

2  'Tis  he  who  claims  our  youthful  hearts, 

He  loves  to  bear  us  pray: 
By  night  we'll  think  upon  his  love. 
And  praise  him  every  day. 

3  When  we  ofTend  against  our  God 

We'll  ask  his  pardoning  love  ; 
'Twas  for  our  sins  the  Saviour  died, 
And  pleads  for  us  above. 

4  With  all  the  love  a  father  feels. 

He  pities  and  forgives  ; 
And  though  our  earthly  parents  die, 
Our  Heavenly  Father  lives. 


13«  "  Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven."  L.  M 

1  Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 
To  be  our  Father,  and  our  Friend  1 — 
Poor  children  we,  and  thou  so  high, 
The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky  ! 

2  Art  thou  our  Father  ?  Canst  thou  bear 
To  hear  our  poor,  imperfect  prayer. 
Or  stoop  to  listen  to  the  praise 

That  children  such  as  we  can  raise  ? 

3  Art  thou  our  Father  1  Let  us  be 
Obedient  children  unto  thee ; 


34  HFMNS 

And  try,  in  word,  and  deed,  and  thought, 
To  oerve  and  please  thee  as  Ave  ought. 

4  Art  thou  our  Father  ?  We'll  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  friend  ; 
And  only  wish  to  do,  and  be, 
Whatever  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

5  Art  thou  our  Father  1 — then  at  last, 
TVTien  all  our  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down,  and  take  us,  in  thy  love, 
To  be  with  thee,  in  joy,  above. 


14:»   ^ocZ  sees  every  thing  and  knows  every  thin^ 
L.  M. 

1  I'm  not  too  young  for  God  to  see  : 

He  knows  my  name,  and  nature  too  ; 
And  all  day  long  he  looks  at  me. 

And  sees  rny  actions  through  and  through 

2  He  listens  to  the  words  I  say, 

And  knows  the  thoughts  I  have  witliin  ; 
And  whether  I'm  at  work,  or  play, 
He's  sure  to  see  it  if  I  sin. 

3  0  !  how  could  children  tell  a  lie. 

Or  cheat  In  play,  or  steal,  or  fight, 
If  they  remembered  God  was  by, 
And  had  them  always  in  his  sight  I 

4:   If  some  good  minister  is  near. 

It  makes  us  careful  what  we  do  ; 
And  how  much  more  we  ought  to  fear 

The  Lord,  who  sees  us  through  and  thiough 


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6  Then  wlicn  we  want  to  do  amiss, 
However  pleasant  it  may  be, 
We'll  always  try  to  think  of  this, — 
"We're  not  too  young  for  God  to  see ! 


15«  Heaven.     C.  M. 

1  Heaven  is  that  pure  and  blissful  place, 

Where  God  Almighty  reigns  ; 
And  where  the  children  of  his  grace, 
Praise  him  in  endless  strains. 

2  Witlj  heavenly  zeal  each  bosom  glows. 

Pure  love  inspires  each  breast ; 
With  liveliest  joys  each  heart  o'erdows. 
Through  the  bright  realms  of  rest. 

3  The  lamb  of  God,  on  Calv'ry  slain, 

For  sinners  doom'd  to  die. 
Does  there  in  liighest  glory  reign, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  joy. 

4  Redeemed  spirits  cast  their  crowns 

In  rajuure  at  his  feet ; 
And  bright  archangels,  powers,  and  thrones, 
His  highest  praise  repeat. 

6  O  may  we  reach  that  blissful  place. 
And  join  that  glorious  throng!— 
Then  will  we  praise  redeeming  grace 
In  an  eternal  song. 


XG«  -^  Hymn  of  praise.   C.  M. 
1  Now  let  our  voices  all  be  led 
To  praise  the  Lord  to-day, 


36  HYMNS 

For  Jesus  Christ  himself  has  said 
That  little  children  may. 

2  We  praise  thee,  Lord,  for  every  good 

Thy  tender  care  bestows  ; 
We  thank  thee  for  our  daily  food, 
And  for  our  needful  clothes. 

3  'Tis  great  compassion  in  the  Lord 

Our  mouths  with  bread  to  fill ; 
But  we  are  taught  to  read  his  word, 
And  that  is  better  still. 

4  Not  all  the  wealth  the  world  can  give 

Could  such  a  treasure  buy  ; 
For  this  will  teach  us  how  to  live, 
And  make  us  fit  to  die. 

5  0  may  we  always  be  inclin'd 

To  walk  in  wisdom's  ways  ! 
And,  Lord,  as  tliou  art  very  kind. 
Accept  our  song  of  praise. 


17«  Mout  repenting.     S.  M 

1  If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 
To  save  us  from  our  sin, 

And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent, 
We  should  at  once  begin. 

2  He  says  he  loves  to  see 
A  broken-hearted  one  ; 

He  loves  that  sinners  such  as  we 
Should  mourn  for  what  we've  donet 

3  'Ti?  not  enough  to  say 

"  We're  porry  and  repent," 


FOR   SUNDAY    SCHOLARS.  *7 

fet  still  go  on  from  day  to  day, 
Just  as  we  always  went. 

4  Repentance  is,  to  leave 

The  sins  we  lov'd  before, 
And  shew  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 

By  doing  so  no  more. 

6  Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere 

To  watch  as  well  as  pray, 
However  small,  however  dear, 

Take  all  our  sins  away. 

6  And  since  the  Saviour  came 

To  make  us  turn  from  sin, 
With  holy  grief  and  humble  shame 

We  would  at  once  beein. 


18»  'Agnifist  Spite  and  Anger.      L.  M. 

1  In  whom  does  Jesus  Christ  delight  ? 

And  who  shall  dwell  with  him  above? 
The  angry  child  that  loves  to  fight, 
Is  one  that  Jesus  cannot  love. 

2  To  contradict  and  overbear 

W^ith  noisy  words,  or  spiteful  lies  ; 
To  feel  revenge  ;  to  curse  and  swear; 
Will  make  us  hateful  in  his  eyes. 

3  He  saw  the  sudden  blow  we  gave ; 

He  noticed  every  angry  word  ; 
And  every  wicked  thought  we  have, 
His  eye  has  seen,  his  ear  has  heard. 
4 


38  BYMNS 

4  0  thou  who  wast  so  meek  and  mild, 

Thou  gentle  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
And  help  a  weak  and  sinful  child 
Each  rising  passion  to  deny. 

5  Without  thee  we  shall  sin  again, 

And  wander  from  thee  more  and  more  ^ 
Our  resolutions  will  he  vain, 
As  they  have  often  been  before. 

6  Be  thou  our  help  in  time  of  need. 

And  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 
That  we,  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed. 
May  all  be  such  as  thou  canst  love. 


19»   The  danger  of  little  sins.     S.  M, 

1  By  envious  Cain  we're  taught 
How  murder  may  begin  ; 

And  how  one  angry  jealous  thought 
May  lead  to  greater  sin. 

2  Our  evil  actions  spring 
From  small  and  hidden  seeds. 

At  first,  we  think  some  wicked  thing. 
Then  practise  wicked  deeds. 

3  Cain  once,  perhaps,  might  start 
At  what  he  soon  would  be  : 

But  tliey  who  trust  an  evil  heart. 
May  prove  as  vile  as  he. 

4  With  many  a  fair  pretence. 
It  tempts  us  further  on, 

And  hides  tlie  dreadful  consequence 
Till  life  and  hope  are  gone. 


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5  0  for  a  holy  fear 
Of  every  evil  way, 

That  we  may  never  venture  near 
The  path  that  leads  astray  ! 

6  Wherever  it  begins, 

It  ends  in  death  and  wo  ; 
And  he  who  sulfers  little  sins, 
A  sinner's  doom  shall  know. 


30«  Iinitalion  of  Jesus.     CM. 

1  When  Jesus  left  his  heavenly  throne, 

He  chose  an  humble  birth  ; 
Like  us  unhonour'd  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth  : 

2  Like  him,  may  we  be  found  below. 

In  wisdom's  paths  of  peace ; 
Like  him,  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

3  Sweet  were  his  words  and  kind  his  look^ 

When  mothers  round  him  press'd  ; 
Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  bless'd  : 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  harms, 

Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 
0,  thus  encircled  in  his  arms, 
May  we  for  ever  lie  ! 


31,   Humility.    7s  (IH.)  L) 

1  In  a  modest  humble  mind, 

God  himself  will  take  delight ; 


i 


40 


HYMN 


But  the  proud  and  hauglity  rind 
They  are  hateful  in  his  sight. 

2  Jesus  Christ  was  meek  and  mild, 

And  no  angry  thouglits  allow'd : 
0,  then,  shall  a  little  cluld 

Dare  to  be  perverse  and  proud  t 

3  This,  indeed,  should  never  be  ; 

Lord,  forbid  it,  we  entreat : 
Grant  we  all  may  learn  of  thee, 
That  humility  is  sweet : 

4  Make  it  shine  in  every  part : 

Fill  us  with  thy  heav'nly  grace! 
For  a  little  infant's  heart 
Surely  is  its  proper  place  ! 


23,   Brotherly  love.     L,  M. 

1  The  God  of  heav'n  is  pleased  to  see 
A  little  family  agree  ; 

And  will  not  slight  the  praise  they  bring 
When  loving  children  join  to  sing. 

2  For  love  and  kindness  please  him  more 
Than  if  we  gave  him  all  our  store  ; 
And  children  here  who  dwell  in  love, 
Are  like  his  little  ones  above. 

3  The  gentle  child  that  tries  to  please. 
That  hates  to  quarrel,  fret,  and  tease. 
And  would  not  say  an  angry  word  ; 
That  child  is  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 


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4  Great  God  !  forgive,  whenever  we 
Forget  thy  will,  and  disagree  ; 
And  grant  that  each  of  us  may  find 
The  sweet  delijjht  of  beinji  kind. 


23«   God's  remembrance  of  children.     C.  M. 

1  How  great  thy  goodness,  gracious  Lord  ! 

What  love  resides  in  thee  ! 
Through  every  season  of  my  life 
Thou  dost  remember  me. 

2  While  but  a  weak  and  helpless  babe, 

Rich  blessings  flow'd  from  thee  ; 
My  parents'  tender  kmdness  prov'd 
Thou  didst  remember  me. 

3  And  now  kind  friends  are  for  me  rais'd 

Who  all  as  one  agree, 
To  teach  the  way  to  heav'n,  and  shew 
Thou  dost  remember  me. 

1  Thy  holy  day  I'm  taught  to  keep, 
And  every  sin  to  flee; 
And  to  thy  house  I'm  led  to  hear 
Thou  dost  remember  me. 

o  Till  grown  to  manhood,  and  till  death, 
Yea,  through  eternity, 
I  therefore  hope,  in  boundless  love, 
Thou  wilt  remember  me. 


24.»   Praise  for  daily  mercies.     C.  M. 
1   Lord  I  would  own  thy  tender  care, 
And  all  thy  love  to  me  ; 

4* 


42  HYMNS 

The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 
Are  all  bestow'd  by  thee. 

2  'Tis  thou  preservest  me  from  death 

And  danger  every  hour  ; 
I  cannot  draw  another  breath 
Unless  thou  give  me  power. 

3  My  health,  and  friends,  and  parents  dear, 

To  me  by  God  are  given  ; 
I  have  not  any  blessing  here 
But  what  is  sent  from  heaven. 

4  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  constant  care, 

A  child  can  ne'er  repay  ; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  prayer, 
To  love  thee  and  obev. 


35,  'H  J^Iorning  Hymn.     H.  M. 

1  My  Father,  I  thank  thee  for  sleep, 
For  quiet  and  peaceable  rest ; 

I  thank  thee  for  stooping  to  keep 

An  infant  from  being  distressed  ; 
O  how  can  a  poor  little  creature  repay 
Thy  fatherly  kindness  by  night  and  by  day ! 

2  My  voice  would  be  lisping  thy  praise, 
My  heart  would  repay  thee  with  love  ; 
0  teach  me  to  walk  in  thy  ways, 

And  fit  me  to  see  ihee  above  ! 
For  Jesus  said,  "  Let  little  children  come  nigh," 
And  he  will  not  despise  =uch  an  infant  as  I, 

3  As  long  as  thou  seest  it  right 
That  here  upon  earth  I  should  stay, 


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1  pray  thee  to  guard  me  by  night, 
And  help  me  to  serve  thee  by  day  : 

That  when  all  the  days  of  my  life  shall  have 
pass'd, 

I  may  worship  thee  better  in  heaven  at  last. 


26«  "^^  Eveiiing  Hymn.     L.  M. 

1  Lord,  I  have  passed  another  day, 
And  come  to  thank  thee  for  thy  care  : 
Forgive  my  faults  in  work  and  play, 
And  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

2  Thy  favour  gives  me  daily  bread. 
And  friends  who  all  my  wants  supply ; 
And  safely  now  I  rest  my  head, 
Preserved  and  guarded  by  thine  eye. 

3  LooK  down  in  pity,  and  forgive 
Whate'er  I've  said  or  done  amiss  ; 
And  help  me  every  day  I  live 

To  serve  thee  better  than  in  this. 

4  Now,  while  I  speak,  be  pleased  to  take 
A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  care  ; 
And  condescend,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

To  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 


37o    YoidJi's  Evening  Hymn.   12s 

i  To  the  God  of  all  mercy  my  voice  I  will  raise, 
May  he  help  a  young  child  to  show  forth  his 

great  praise  : 
Through  the  whole  of  my  life  he  shall  be  my 

delight, 
For  he's  God  of  the  day,  and  he's  God  of  the 

night. 


44  HTMNS 

2  From  the  moment  I  first  saw  the  light  of  the  day, 
He  has  been  my  preserver,  my  prop,  and  my 

stay  : 
Let  him  do  what  he  pleases,  I'm  sure  it  is  right ; 
For  he's  God  of  the  day,  and  he's  God  of  the 

night. 

3  While  I  hung,  a  poor  helpless  young  babe,  at  the 

breast, 
He  by  day  gave  me  food,  and  by  night  gave  me 

rest ; 
Shall  I  doubt  his  protection  in  darkness  or  light? 
For  he's  God  of  the  day,  and  he's  God  of  the 

night. 

4  Though  this  day  and  its  mercies  are  over  and 

past, 
Yet  new  mercies  through  all  the  night's  darkness 

shall  last : 
Thus  in  love  he  declares  both  his  wisdom  and 

might. 
For  he's  God  of  the  day,  and  he's  God  of  the 

night. 

5  Holy  Father,  to  thee  my  whole  self  I  commend, 
In  full  hope  that  thy  love  I  shall  prove  to  the  end  ; 
And  in  death  may  I  pass  to  the  regions  of  light, 

0  thou  God  of  the  day,  and  thou  God  of  the 

night ! 

38«   Public  loorship  delightful.    L.  M. 

1  Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  : 

At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  ; 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way^ 


FOR    SUNDAY    SCHOLARS.  45 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go  ; 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  ; 
Not  all  that  earth  and  sin  can  say, 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

S  O  Avrite  upon  my  mem'ry,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine, 
f     Fill  up  this  sinful  heart  of  mine  ; 

That,  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 


39»  Against  wandering  Thoughts.     C.  M. 

m  1  Oh  !  let  me  never,  never  dare 

'    .  To  act  the  trifler's  part ; 

I  Or  think  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer, 

[  That  comes  not  from  my  heart. 

2  But  if  I  make  his  ways  my  choice, 
As  holy  children  do  ; 
Then  wliile  I  seek  him  with  my  iroice, 
My  heart  will  love  him  too. 


30»  Preparation  for  devotion.     S.  M. 

1  Lord,  help  us  as  we  pray. 

To  come  with  hearts  sincere. 
And  as  we  run  in  wisdom's  way. 
To  seek  thy  blessing  here. 

2  Lord,  help  us  as  we  sing. 

To  mean  the  words  we  use, 


46  HYMNS 

And  not  to  mock  our  heavenly  King, 
And  all  his  love  abuse. 

3  Lord,  help  us  as  we  hear, 

To  treasure  up  thy  word. 
And  not  to-morrow  to  appear 
As  if  it  were  unheard. 

4  Lord,  help  us  while  we  live, 

Thy  servants  to  abide; 
The  aid  of  thy  good  Spirit  give  ; 
In  mercy  be  our  guide. 

5  Lord,  help  us  when  we  die, 

To  reach  yon  heaver.ly  shore. 
That  we  with  angel  hosts  on  high 
May  praise  Thee  evermore. 


31.  For  Whitsundmj.    L.  M. 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Uove^ 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide, 
O'er  ev'ry  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare  : 
Lead  to  thy  word  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 
Give  us  to  know  and  choose  thy  way  ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  fi-om  God  may  ne'er  depart. 


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4  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God  ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 


f33«   For  JVeip- Fear's   Day.    ThanJesgiving  for  a 
year's  mercies.    H.  M. 

1  While  many  were  sleepless  with  pain 
When  this  New- Year's  morning  arose, 
We,  Lord,  were  permitted  again 

To  wake  from  a  quiet  repose  ; 
j  And  now  in  thy  presence,  with  joy  we  appear, 
To  thank  Thee  for  health  through  another  long 

year. 

2  While  many  in  poverty  pine. 
Or  beg  for  the  morsel  they  need. 
We  share,  from  compassion  divine. 
Sufficient  to  clothe  and  to  feed. 

Yes,  though  so  unworthy,  we  yet  may  appear 
To  thank  Thee  for  comforts  another  long  year. 

3  While  many,  in  vagabond  ways. 
Untaught,  and  unblushing  are  seen. 
We  come,  in  the  prime  of  our  days, 
To  learn  what  thy  ministers  mean  ; 

And  here  in  thy  temple,  0  Lord,  we  appear. 
To  thank  Thee  for  teaching  another  long  year. 

4  While  many  in  barbarous  lands, 
Stoop  down  to  a  stock  or  a  stone, 
And  worship,  with  murderous  hands. 
Strange  idols,  in  ways  of  their  own  ; 

To  thank  Thee  in  this  thy  own  house  we  appear, 
For  Sabbaths,  and  Bibles,  another  long  year* 


48  HYMNS 

5  While  many  lie  still  in  the  ground, 
The  grass  growing  over  them  green, 
Who  never  again  shall  be  found 

In  the  place  where  so  long  they  had  been  ; 
AH  cheerful  and  grateful,  O  Lord,  we  appear, 
To  thank  Thee  for  life  through  another  long  year 

6  And  now,  what  before  us  may  lie, 
To  Thee,  and  Thee  only,  is  known ; 
Preserve  us,  our  Father,  we  cry. 
And  do  as  Thou  wilt  with  thine  own  ; 

This  only  we  know,— we  have  nothing  to  fear, 
If  God  will  but  guide  us  another  long  year 


PART  II. 

FOR  USE  IN  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 

33«   Gratitude  for  Instruction.     L.  M 

1  We  thank  the  Lord  who  brought  us  here. 

To  learn  betimes  to  pray  and  praise ; 
To  learn  his  holy  name  to  fear, 

And  think  his  day  the  best  of  days. 

2  We  might  have  spent  this  happy  time 

In  sloth  and  ignorance  abroad  ; 

Or  practis'd  every  youthful  crime, 

On  these  the  holy  days  of  God. 

3  But,  O  !  how  great  his  love  has  been  ! 

What  kind  instruction  has  he  given  ! 


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And  taught  us  early  to  begin 

The  blessed  path  that  leads  to  heaven. 

4  0  !  is  there  one  of  us  who  dare 

To  turn  from  wisdom's  pleasant  way  "i 
The  thought  is  wliat  we  cannot  bear  : 
We  humbly  hope  we  never  may. 

5  We  hope,  because  the  Saviour  died  ; 

We  hope,  because  he  lives  above ; 
And  now  doth  grace  and  strength  provide, 
For  every  soul  that  trusts  his  love. 


34«  Praise  for  Public  Worship.     S.  M 

1  We  thank  the  Lord  above, 

Who  cares  for  children  thus; 
And  sends  his  people,  out  of  love, 
To  teach  and  pray  for  us. 

2  We  humbly  join  the  prayers, 

As  grateful  children  should  ; 
Unless  we  add  our  OAvn  to  theirs, 
They  cannot  do  us  good. 

3  0  !  make  us  all  snicere, 

And  thankful  to  be  taught ; 
And  careful,  every  word  we  hear, 
To  mind  it  as  we  ought. 

4  For  here  we  learn  the  way, 

That  leads  to  God  and  heaven  ; 
And  how  such  helpless  sinners  may 
Have  all  their  sins  forgiven. 
5 


HYMNS 


We  thank  the  Lord  who  shows 

His  love  and  mercy  thus; 
And  pray  that  he  would  .smile  on  those 

Who  teach  and  pray  for  us. 


35»   Thanhs  for  instruction,  and  prayer  for  grace, 
S.  M. 

1  Lord,  in  the  days  of  youth 

May  we  in  grace  improve  ; 
And  learn  the  word  of  sacred  truth, 
The  Saviour's  dying  love  ! 

2  Our  moments  haste  away 

With  ev'ry  heaving  breath; 
And  swiftly  hastens  on  the  day, 
When  we  must  sink  in  death. 

3  While  some  are  never  taught 

The  way  of  God  with  care  ; 
We  bless  thee,  Lord,  that  we  are  bro»'ght 
To  this  thine  house  of  prayer. 

4  Lord,  give  us  ears  to  hear, 

And  hearts  to  understand; 
In  trouble  may  we  find  thee  near, 
A  Saviour  close  at  hand  ! 

5  Through  life's  dark  rugged  road,  i^ 

Thus  far  we're  kept  by  thee  ;  ^"', 

May  heav'n  at  last  be  our  abode, 
Thy  glory  there  to  see  ! 


1 


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30»   Thanks  for  instruchon,  and  prayer  for  grace 
CM. 

1  Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  (lay- 

That  saw  the  Saviour  rise  ; 
Once  more  we  tune  our  feeble  song 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  While  we,  a  happy  few,  are  taught 

The  ways  of  heavenly  truth  ; 
We  hail  once  more  the  plan  of  love 
That  pities  wand'ring  youth. 

3  Our  foolish  hearts  are  prone  to  err. 

Too  oft  we  find  it  so  ; 
0  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive, 
f-  And  better  hearts  bestow  ! 

[     4  Teach  us  the  way,  while  here  we  learn 
k ''  To  read  thy  holy  word  ; 

Bless  all  the  kind  instructions  giv'n, 
And  make  us  thine,  0  Lord 

5  Praise  to  our  God,  and  thanks  to  those 
Who  thus  the  young  befriend  ; 
■  While  the  rich  benefit  we  reap, 

On  them  thy  blessing  send. 


37,   Praise  for  help  to  serve  God.     C.  M. 

1  Lord,  hear  when  little  children  cry, 

And  fall  before  thy  face. 
Lord,  send  thy  blessing  from  on  high, 
To  guide  our  rising  race. 

2  For  strength  is  what  we  now  implore, 

To  keep  thy  holy  day  ; 


52  HYMNS 

And  may  we  never  waste  it  more, 
In  wickedness  and  play. 

3  Thanks  for  thy  precious  gospel  sound 

To  us  thy  grace  impart, 
That,  while  as  hearers  we  are  found, 
We  may  obey  in  heart. 

4  May  we  remember  thee,  the  Lord, 

Now,  in  our  youthful  days  ; 
And  humbly  sound  thy  praise  abroad, 
And  gladly  sing  thy  grace. 

5  Thanks  for  thy  many  mercies  giv'n, 

And  grant  us,  we  implore, 
*       To  find  the  narrow  path  to  heav'n, 
And  keep  it  evermore. 


38»   Praise  for  God's  mercies.     S.  M 

1  How  pleasant  thus  to  meet. 

To  sing  the  Saviour's  praise, 
His  nuni'rous  mercies  to  repeat, 
Enjoy'd  through  all  our  days. 

2  We're  taught  to  lisp  his  praise, 

To  read  his  word  and  pray, 
To  flee  from  sin's  destructive  ways, 
And  keep  his  holy  day. 

S  For  us  in  boundless  love. 

He  shed  his  precious  blood  ; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above^ 
To  brinjj  our  souls  to  God 


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Then  let  our  voices  raise, 

To  him  in  tuneful  lays  ; 
Till  call'd  to  sing  above  the  skies, 

In  nobler  strains  of  praise. 


39«  "  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me.^'  Ts. 
(III.  1.) 

1  Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  stand, 

Once  again  thy  children  see  ; 
Smile  upon  the  youthful  band, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 

2  Whither  else  should  children  go. 

Weak  and  impotent  as  we  1 

Thou  hast  all  things  to  bestow, 

Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 

3  Suffer  us  to  come  and  pray. 

Daily  do  we  stand  in  need, 
And  if  thou  shouldst  turn  away, 
Lord,  we  should  be  poor  indeed  ! 

4  Suffer  us  to  come  and  learn, 

Lighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
Do  not  Thou  our  folly  spurn. 
Or  we  never  can  be  wise. 

5  Suffer  us  to  come  and  own 

How  unworthy  we  have  been  ; 
Since  we  look  to  Thee  alone 
For  the  pardon  of  our  sin. 

6  Suffer  us  to  come  and  praise, 

Condescend  to  hear  our  songs. 
All  we  have,  ten  thousand  ways. 
Comes  from  Thee,  to  Thee  belongs. 


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7  While  we  here  have  life  and  breath, 
This  our  constant  prayer  should  be, 
This  our  latest  sigh  in  death, — 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee. 


40«  Jesus  the  good  Shepherd.     C.  M. 

1  See  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands, 

To  shield  his  flock  from  harms  ; 
Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

2  Permit  them  to  approach,  he  cries, 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

3  He'll  lead  us  to  the  heav'nly  streams. 

Where  living  waters  flow  ; 
And  guide  us  to  the  fruitful  fields, 
Where  trees  of  knowledge  grow. 

4  The  feeblest  lamb  amidst  the  flock, 

Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care  ; 
While  folded  in  the  Saviour's  arms, 
We're  safe  from  ev'ry  snare. 


41»  Jesus  our  Shepherd.     L.  M. 

1  Our  shepherd,  Jesus,  kindly  gave 
His  precious  life,  the  flock  to  save  : 
Oh  may  we  hear  and  know  his  voic« 
And  in  his  love  alone  rejoice  ! 

2  Oh,  Lord,  our  Shepheid,  deign  to  keep 
Thy  little  lambs,  thy  feeble  sheep  ; 


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And  when  our  feet  would  go  astray, 
Uphold  and  guide  us  in  thy  way. 

3  When  faint,  and  trembling  with  alarms, 
O  gather  us  within  thine  arms  ; 

Kind  Shepherd,  on  thy  gracious  breast 
The  weakest  lamb  may  safely  rest. 

4  Lead  us  to  pastures  green  and  fair. 
And  bless  our  earthly  shepherd's  care  ; 
Here  may  thy  gentle  waters  roll, 

To  cheer,  and  save,  the  fainting  soul. 

5  Thus  blest,  though  we  should  walk  the  vale 
Where  death's  deep  shadows  will  prevail. 
We  shall  our  Heavenly  Shepherd  see, 

His  rod  and  staff  our  comfort  be. 

6  0  let  thy  goodness,  and  our  praise, 
Fill  up,  while  here,  our  fading  days  ; 
And  when  we  die,  take  us  above. 
To  thy  own  fold, — thy  heav'n  of  love. 


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4:3«   Christ- s  example  of  Humility.     8.  7,  (HI.  3.) 

1  Father,  God  of  all  compassion, 

W^e,  thy  sinful  children,  come 
Seeking  Christ  as  our  salvation, 
Trusting  in  his  Name  alone. 

2  0  how  great  that  love  toward  us, 

Wliich  sent  down  thy  only  Son 
Life  and  pardon  to  afford  us, 
And  for  all  our  sins  t'  atone  I 


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3  He,  who  was  our  great  Creator, 

Left  his  dweUinjcr-place  on  high, 
Took  upon  himself  our  nature, 
Came,  upon  the  cross  to  die ! 

4  But  his  great  humiliation 

Our  example  ought  to  be  ; 

And  from  his  meek  resignation 

We  should  learn  humility. 

5  Lord,  bestow  thy  grace  upon  us. 

That  we  may  like  him  be  meek  • 
Put  away  impatience  from  us  ; 
Let  us  his  salvation  seek. 


43 •   The  good  guidance  of  God 

1  Happy  he  whom  God  directeth 

By  his  all-unerring  skill  ; 
Whom  his  mighty  arm  protecteth 
Safe  amidst  surrounding  ill. 

2  Blest,  beyond  all  earthly  blessing, 

Is  the  child  whose  tender  youth. 
In  the  Lord  a  guide  possessing, 
Walks  in  paths  of  light  and  truth. 

3  He  Vrill  govern  those  who  love  him  t 

Those  who  walk  in  faith  and  fear, 
In  all  danger  still  shall  prove  him 
Gracious,  kind,  and  ever  near. 

4  Heavenly  Father,  let  us  prove  thee 

An  all-wise  protecting  Friend  ! 
Make  us  fear  thee,  make  us  love  thee,. 
Constant,  to  our  latest  end ! 


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44*  The  shortness  of  Life      C.  M. 

1  Our  life  is  never  at  a  aland, 

'Tis  like  a  fadinjr  flower, 
Death,  which  is  always  near  at  hand, 
Comes  nearer  every  hour. 

2  And  those  who  now  are  young  and  gay, 

Like  roses  in  their  bloom. 
Will  very  soon  be  old  and  gray, 
And  wither  in  the  tomb. 

3  How  often  has  the  bell  been  toll'd — 

The  funeral  niov'd  along  ! 
'Twas  for  the  young  as  well  as  old. 
The  healthy  and  the  strong. 

4  For  now  man's  life  doth  seldom  last 

To  threescore  years  and  ten  ; 
And  e'en  thai  time  will  soon  be  past, 
If  we  should  live  till  then. 

5  0  let  us  all  prepare  to  die, 

Since  death  is  near  and  sure  ; 
And  then  it  will  not  signify 
If  we  were  rich  or  poor. 


45*  ^^  'Ac  death  of  a  schoolfellow.     C.  M 
1  Death  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 
A  sister  from  our  side, 
Just  in  the  morning  of  her*  day, 
As  young  as  we,  she  died. 

•  In  this,  and  all  similar  hymns,  Ae  or  she  may  be  introduced 
by  the  teacher,  to  suit  the  occasion. 


2  Not  long  ago  she  fill'il  her  place. 

And  stood  M'ith  us  to  learn; 
But  she  has  run  her  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 

3  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  short, 

Our  days  n\ay  fly  as  fast ; 
O  Lord  impress  the  solemn  thought, 
That  this  may  be  our  last  ! 

4  May  each  attend  with  willing  feet 

The  means  of  knowledge  here, 
And  wait  around  thy  mercy-seat 
With  hope  as  well  as  fear. 

5  All  needful  strength  is  thine  to  give, 

To  thee  cur  souls  apply. 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live. 
Or  make  us  fit  to  die. 


46.   Glory  to  God.     (III.  1.) 

1  Glory  to  the  Father  give, 

God  in  whom  we  move  and  live  ; 
Children's  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ' 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

S  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost , 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire. 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 


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Glory  in  the  highest  be 

To  the  blessed  Trinity, 

For  tlie  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love." 


47«   Opening  ScJiooI.     L.  M. 

1  Assembled  in  our  school  once  more, 
O  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray. 
Be  with  us  then  through  this  thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  thee  ascends, 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes,  and  friends  ; 
And  when  we  in  thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worshio  in  thy  fear. 

3  Wlien  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar  ; 

And  praise  thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 


48.  Closing  School     7s  (III.  1.) 

1  For  a  season  call'd  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  pray'r. 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy,  and  thy  care, 
AU  OUT  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  What  we  each  have  now  been  taught, 

Let  our  nir n-ories  rdtain  ; 


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May  we,  if  we  live,  be  brought 
Here  to  meet  in  peace  again. 

4  Then,  if  thou  instruction  bless, 
Songs  of  praises  shall  be  giv'n  ; 
We'll  our  thankfulness  express, 
Here  on  earth,  and  when  in  heav'n, 

49«   Before  puhlic  worship.     S.  M. 

1  Lord,  fix  our  wand'ring  thoughts, 

Thy  sacred  word  to  hear. 
With  deep  attention  and  with  love, 
With  rev'rence  and  with  fear. 

2  Let  us  remember  still. 

That  God  is  present  there. 
And  let  our  hearts  be  all  engag  d, 
When  we  draw  near  in  pray'r. 

3  And  when  the  humble  notes 

Of  praise  our  lips  employ. 
Give  us  to  taste  the  sweet  delight 
Which  saints  in  bliss  enjoy. 

4  0  !  may  thy  sacred  Word 

Sink  deep  in  ev'ry  breast. 
And  let  us  all  by  grace  be  brought 
To  Christ,  the  promis'd  rest ! 


50»  Dismission.    8,  7.   (IlL  3.) 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  witli  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Trinmph  in  redeeming  grace. 


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2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  ! 


51»  Dismission,  before  going  to  cnurch.     S  M. 

1  We  now  from  School  depart, 

Grace  in  God's  house  to  seek  ; 
Be  present,  Lord,  with  every  heart, 
There,  and  throughout  the  week. 

2  May  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 

Rule  us  in  peace  and  love  ; 
And  when  on  earth  thy  will  is  done, 
Receive  our  souls  above. 


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ANNIVERSARIES ; 


52*   '^'^  ^^  ^^^S  ^y  '^^  wliolt  congregation.  C.  M 
1  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 
In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes ! 


Children  our  kind  i)rotection  claim, 
And  God  will  well  approve, 
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62  ANNIVERSARY    HYMNS. 

When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

3  Delightfvil  work  !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  their  Saviour's  face. 

4  Almighty  God  !  thine  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  blest  design  ; 
The  honour  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 


53*   I'o  be  sung  by  the  children  and  congregation. 

(II.  4.) 

Children. 

2  Come  let  our  voices  join, 

In  one  glad  song  of  praise  ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love, 
Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise : 

Congregation. 

To  God  alone  your  praise  belongs ; 
His  love  demands  ^'our  earliest  songs. 

Children. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine  ;  ■%, 

Where  our  Redeemer's  love. 
And  brightest  glories  shine : 

CongrcgatioTU 

To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 


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Children. 

3  Within  these  hallow'd  walls 

Our  wand'nng  feet  are  brought; 
Where  j)ray'r  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught : 

Congregation. 

To  God  alone  your  offrings  bring  ; 
Here  in  his  church  his  praises  sing. 

Children, 

4  For  blessings  such  as  these, 

Our  gratitude  receive; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  give : 

Congregation. 

Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs  ; 
To  thee  alone  their  praise  belongs. 

Both.  i 

5  Lord,  bid  this  work  of  love 

Be  crown'd  with  meet  success  ; 
May  thousands  yet  unborn. 

This  institution  bless : 
Thus  shall  the  praise  resound  to  thee, 
Now,  and  through  all  eternity. 


54«    Teachers'  prayer  for  their  charge. 
8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7.  (III.  5.) 

I  Thou,  who  didst  with  love  and  blessing 
Gather  Zion's  babes  to  thee. 


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Still,  a  Saviour's  love  expressing, 
These,  the  babes  of  Zion,  see ; 

Bless  the  labours, 
That  would  bring  them  up  for  thee. 

2  Smile  upon  the  weak  endeavour, 

Vain,  if  thou  thy  smile  deny  ; 
Lo  !  they  rise, — to  live  for  ever  ! 
Train,  oh  !  train  them,  for  the  sky. 

Ne'er  may  Satan 
Plunder  Zion's  nursery 

3  Let  no  self-applauding  feeling, — 

Nought  of  praise  from  mortals  won. 
O'er  the  heart  infectious  stealing. 
Poison  what  our  hands  have  done. 

Raise  the  motives, 
Sink  the  pride,  of  eveiy  one. 

4  Love  to  thee,  and  pure  affection 

For  the  lambs  that  need  a  fold, 
These  should  give  our  zeal  direction, 
And  prevent  its  growing  cold  ; 

Or  support  us, 
E'en  if  blessing  thou  withhold. 

5  Yet,  with  humble  fervour  bending, 

We  that  blessing  would  entreat: 
On  the  youthful  heart  descending. 
Make  the  toils  of  learning  sweet : 

Still  to  Zion, 
Guide  the  young  disciples'  feet. 

6  Then,  when  long  we  both  have  slumber'd, 

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With  thy  ransom'd  people  number'd, 
With  th'  assembly  of  the  just, 
Child  and  Teacher, 
Saviour !  own  our  humble  trust 


55*  Praise  from  the  Creation.     S.  M. 

1  Spared  to  another  Spring, 

We  raise  our  grateful  songs  ; 
'Tis  pleasant,  Lord,  thy  praise  to  sing, 
For  praise  to  thee  belongs. 

2  Ten  thousand  different  flowers 

To  thee  sweet  offerings  bear  ; 
And  cheerful  birds,  in  shady  bowers, 
Sing  forth  thy  tender  care. 

3  The  fields  on  every  side, 

The  trees  on  every  hill. 
The  glorious  sun,  the  rolling  tide, 
Proclaim  thy  wondrous  skill. 

4  But  trees,  and  fields,  and  skies, 

Still  praise  a  God  unknown  ; 
For,  gratitude' and  love  can  rise 
From  living  hearts,  alone. 

5  These  living  hearts  of  ours 

Thy  holy  name  would  bless  ; — 

The  blossom  of  ten  thousand  flowers 

Would  please  the  Saviour  less  ! 

6  While  earth  itself  decays 

Our  souls  can  never  die  ; 
0  tune  them  all  to  sing  thy  praise, 
In  better  songs  on  high. 
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56«    The  fulness  and  the  grace  of  Christ.     C  M 

1  Jesus,  to  many  or  to  few, 

Thy  bounty  is  the  same, 
Thou  kindly  blessest  one  or  two, 
Assembled  in  thy  name. 

2  The  child  who  seeks  thy  face  alone, 

Where  not  an  eye  can  see, 
Is  certain  that  its  humble  groan 
Is  heard  in  heaven  by  Thee. 

3  And  here,  when  thousands  at  thy  feet 

A  blessing  still  would  share. 
Thy  mercy,  boundless  and  complete. 
Can  answer  every  prayer. 

4  Here  then,  a  thousand  lips  would  pray, 

A  thousand  voices  praise, 
O  Saviour,  bless  this  happy  day, 
And  hear  the  songs  we  raise. 

5  We  thank  tliee  for  thy  pard'ning  word 

That  in  thy  gospel  shines, 
And  more  than  all,  that  we.have  heard, 
And  learn  the  heavenly  Unes. 

6  For  this,  united  thanks  we  bring. 

For  this  our  hymns  arise. 
And  'lis  for  this  we  hope  to  sing 
Hosanna,  in  the  skies. 


57«  Life  uncertain, 
1  Lord,  we  are  spared  again  to  meet 
On  this  rejoicing  day ! 


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To  bow  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
To  praise  Thee,  and  to  pray. 

2  Many,  since  last  we  gathered  here, 

Have  passed  away  like  flowers; — 
Perhaps, — before  another  year. 

Their  dwelling  may  be  ours  !  ♦ 

3  To  Jesus  every  eye  we  raise, 

On  Him  for  mercy  rest ; 
Young  children,  in  his  mortal  days, 
He  folded  to  his  breast ; 

4  Young  children,  at  his  Father's  side. 

He  still  with  pity  views, 
And,  pleading  that  for  such  He  died, 
Their  sinful  hearts  renews. 

6  Lord,  to  thine  open  arms  we  fly, 
And  seek  our  safety  there  ; 
Then  shall  we  have  no  fear  to  die, 
If  Thou  our  hearts  prepare. 


58 •    Thanlcs  for  instruction.     C.  M 

1  Great  God,  before  thy  sacred  thrcne, 

A  youthful  tribe  draws  near  ; 
To  praise  thee,  for  thy  mercies  shown 
Tlirough  every  passing  year. 

2  'Tis  thine  indulgent  care  prolongs 

Our  transitory  days; 
And,  in  return,  demands  our  songs 
Of  gratitude  and  praise. 

3  What  numbers  of  our  helpless  race 

Are  left  to  run  astray  ; 

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While  we  are  brought  to  seek  thy  face. 
And  shown  the  narrow  way. 

4  When  time  with  us  shall  be  no  more, 
O  may  we  meet  above, 
To  sing,  on  heaven's  eternal  shore, 
Thy  kind  redeeming  love. 


59«  Praise  the  best  return.     C.  M 

1  On  this  auspicious,  happy  day, 

What  incense  shall  we  bring  ? 
What  grateful,  humble  homage  pay 
To  our  Almighty  King? 

2  Be  his  dread  name  on  earth  confess'd 

As  'tis  by  them  above  ; 
What  is  th'  employment  of  the  blest 
But  songs  of  praise  and  love  ? 

4  That  breath  which  we  from  heav'n  receive 
We  thus  in  hymns  restore  ; 
And,  while  we  on  his  bounty  live 
We  wonder  and  adore. 

3  May  heart,  and  voice,  and  life  combine 

His  goodness  to  express  ; 
May  all  that  hear  us  with  us  join, 
And  our  Redeemer  bless. 


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PART  IV. 

FOR  THE  USE  OF  SUNDAY  SCHOOL 
TEACHERS. 


60«  ^or  meetings  of  Teachers.     L.  M. 

1  How  bless'd  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, 
In  union  sweet,  according  minds ! 

How  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  run, 
Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes  are  one  'f 

2  To  each,  the  soul  of  each  how  dear  f 
What  jealous  love  !  what  holy  fear! 
How  doth  the  generous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth,  and  cleanse  from  sin  ! 

3  Their  streaming  eyes  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  mortal  wo ; 
Their  ardent  prayers  together  rise, 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

4  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
When  nature  droops  her  sickening  fire; 
They'll  meet  again  in  realms  above, 

A  heaven  of  joy,  because  of  love. 


61  •  Prayer  for  grace.     C.  M. 
1  Before  thy  throne,  O  God,  we  bow, 
And  breathe  our  humble  pray'r  ; 
Oh  !  may  our  waiting  spirits  now, 
Thy  promis'd  presence  share! 


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2  We  ask  the  influence  of  thy  truth, 

To  sanctify  each  heart, 
That  rightly  to  the  hopeful  youth 
We  may  thy  word  impart. 

3  In  vain  we  point  the  tender  mind 

To  Jesu's  pard'ning-  blood, 
If  we  are  unrenew'd  and  blind, 
And  wand'ring  far  from  God. 

4  Oh  !  let  us  feel  thy  power  divine. 

And  taste  forgiving  grace; 
Then  on  our  feeble  efibrts  shine, 
And  bless  the  rising  race. 

5  Richly  may  we  and  they  enjoy 

Thy  friendship  from  above  ; 
And  all  our  energies  employ 
To  celebrate  thy  love. 

6  Thus  may  our  lips  proclaim  thy  praise* 

Till  Sunday  Schools  shall  cease  ; 
Then  rise  to  utter  tuneful  lays, 
In  everlasting  peace. 


62.    Teacher's  Prayer.     C.  M. 

1  Almighty  Father  !  God  of  lovel 

Our  supplications  hear, 
Attend  in  mercy  from  above, 
To  our  united  prayer. 

2  For  blessings  on  the  rising  race, 

We  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
May  the  rich  influence  of  thy  grace. 
Our  feeble  elTorts  own. 


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More  of  thy  ^race  may  teacliers  know  ; 

Thy  Spirit's  aid  impart : 
With  patience,  love  and  zeal  bestow, 

To  stimulate  each  heart. 


03«  Prayer  for  hlessings  on  Sunday  Schools.  L.  AL 
1  Childhood  and  youth,  how  vain  they  seem  I 
Their  beauty  passing  like  a  dream, 
And,  soon  or  late,  the  loveliest  bloom 
Destined  to  wither  to  the  tomb  ? 

3  Yet  in  our  charge  %vith  hope  we  trdcc 
The  features  of  a  future  race. 
And,  in  these  young  immortals,  see 
The  germ  of  churches  yet  to  be. 

3  God  of  the  Church,  which  must  remain 
While  generations  wax  and  wane, 
For  this  we  toil, — O  deign  to  bless 
The  humble  effort  with  success 

4  In  every  heart,  Eternal  Kitig, 
Up-raise  the  purifying  spiing. 
And  let  thy  gracious  &])inL  reit, 
Th'  indwelling  Lord  oi  every  breast. 

5  Hence,  fill  thy  courts  with  songs  of  praise, 
Hence,  ministers  and  peoples  raise, 

And  hence,  supply  the  failing  bands 
That  bear  thy  word  to  heathen  lands. 

6  We  plead  thy  promise,  sovereign  Lord, 
\         While  thus  we  pray  with  one  accord; 

E'en  as  thy  promise  let  it  be, 
For  touching  this,  we  uU  agree. 


72  HV9INS 

64.  The  Tide  oj  Time.     For  New- Year.     L.M 

1  So  speed  the  years  ! — no  stable  ground 
For  morta]  foot  can  here  be  found ; 

A  shifting  sand,  a  hastening  wave, 
Our  firmest  rest  above  the  grave  ! 

2  Since  last  we  stood  united  here, 
On  thus  has  passed  another  year ; 
Life,  duty,  sin,  delight,  and  wo, 
Whelmed  in  its  everlasting  flow  ! 

3  And  thus,  while  yet  the  song  ascends, 
Another  year  still  onward  tends  ; 
With  cheerful  spirit  let  us  brave 
The  onset  of  the  coming  wave. 

4  That  which  our  hearts  design  to  do, 
With  holy  energy  puisue, 

And  labour  midst  the  surge  to  raise 
A  pillar  to  our  Saviours  praise. 

5  These  lively  stones,  with  watchful  care, 
We  for  the  building  would  prepare, 
And,  to  the  sure  foundation,  bring 

Th'  imperishable  offering. 

6  Then,  let  the  cm-rent  swiftly  glide, 
Our  hopes  shall  tower  above  the  tide,  . 
For,  firm  as  Zion's  mountain,  stands 
The  humblest  work  of  christian  hands. 

05»  Resolution  to  persevere.     C.  Mv 
1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on. 


FOR  SUNDAY  SCHOOL  TEACHERfl.  73 

A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around, 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice 

Thai  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
"Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve. 

And  press  with  vigour  on, 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


66*  Reliance  on  Divine  Assistance.     S.  M 

I  Heirs  of  unending  life. 

While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
O  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

S  God  will  support  our  hearts 
With  might  before  unknown ; 
The  work  to  be  perform'd  is  ours. 
The  strength  is  all  his  own 

8  *Tig  he  that  works  to  will, 
'Tie  he  that  works  to  do  ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act< 
His  be  the  glory  too  I 
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74  HYMNS. 

67«    The  coming  of  Christ.     C.  M. 

1  Hark  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes. 

The  Saviour  promis'd  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd. 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

8  He  comes,  the  pris'ners  to  release. 
In  Satan's  bondage  held. 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 
To  clear  the  mental  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

8  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  ITosnnnas,  Prince  of  peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name- 

THE    END. 


GLORIA   PATRI. 


C.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  wlioin  we  adore, 

B«  glorj',  as  ii  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

L.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  wliora  earth  and  heav- 
en adore, 

Be  gIor>',  as  it  was  of  old. 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  !\I. 
To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so, 

To  all  eternity. 

H.  2. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumph- 
ant host, 
Ajld  gufT'rmg  s.iints   on  earth 
adore  ; 
Be  glory,  as  in  a^es  past, 
As  now  It  is,  and  so  shall  last 
When  time  itself  shall  be  no 
more. 


t  n.  4. 

!To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
I     And  S|iiril,  ever  l)less'd, 
jEteriial  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  lie  address'd  ; 
As  heretofore 
It  was.  IS  now, 
'  And  shall  be  so 

f        For  evermore. 

I  Til.  1 

I  Holy  Father,  H.)ly  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  On©, 

Glory,  as  of  old,  lo  tlire, 
jNow,  and  evermore  shall  be 

I  III.  3. 

Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  hcav  - 
en. 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  daya. 

III.  5. 
Great  Jehovah  1  we  adore  thee  , 

God  the  F:iilier,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  glory 

On  the  same  eternal  throne  : 
Endless  praises 

To  Jehovah,  Three  m  One. 


FIKST  LINES  OP  SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMa 


Appr'iach,  ye  piously  disposed, 

KiMS'd  is  the  nmn  wliuiii  thou,  O  Lord, 

For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise, 

God'3  perfect  law  ciinverts  the  soul, 

He's  ble^t  whase  sins  have  pardon  gain'd, 

His  mercy  and  his  truth, 

How  bless'd  are  tl)ey ,  who  always  keep 

How  blest  is  I.e,  who  ne'er  consents, 

How  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be, 

How  holy  is  tlie  Lord,  how  just ! 

How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways, 

lastruct  me  in  tiiy  slatntes,  Lord  ; 

1/Ofd,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 

Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days. 

Lord,  who's  the  happy  man  tliat  may, 

My  life,  while  1  that  life  enjo> , 

My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love,    .  . 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 

O  God  of  Hosts,  the  miglity  Lord,     . 

O,  Lord  my  God,  my  p<irtion  thou, 

O  render  tlianks  to  God  above, 

O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow, 

I'ra.ise  ye  the  Lord  :  our  (Jod  to  praise, 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song,  . 

The  good  man's  way  i^s  God's  delight, 

The  heavens  declare  tliy  glory,  Lord, 

The  Lord  himself,  the  niighty  Lord, 

The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain, 

Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known, 

Thou  turnes'  man,  O  Lord,  to  dust. 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life,        , 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race, 

Whom  then  ir  heaven,  hut  thee  atone, 

With  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth. 


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FIRST  LINES  OF  HYMNS. 

\lmighty  Father,  God  of  lovel 

AsBembled  in  our  school  once  more  . 

\wake,  my  s<iul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 

Before  thy  tlircine,  O  God,  we  bow  , 

By  envious  Cain  we're  taught 

Cbildliood  and  youth,  how  vain  they  seemf 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 

Come,  let  our  voices  join 

Death  has  teen  here,  and  borne  away 

Father,  God  of  all  compiission, 

FaUier  of  mercies  in  thy  word 


FIRST  LINES  OF  HYMNS. 


Happy  the  cliild  whose  youngest  years 
Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  cuinee, 
Heaven  is  tliat  pure  and  blissful  place,. 
Heirs  of  unending  life,  .  . 

How  bless'd  the  sacred  tie  that  binds 
How  great  thy  goodness,  gracious  Lordl 
How  pleasant  thus  to  meet  .  . 

tf  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 
I'm  not  too  young  for  God  to  see, 
In  a  modest,  huinhle  mind,  . 

In  whom  does  Jesus  Christ  delight  ?  . 

Jesus,  to  many  or  to  few  . 

Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  stand, 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,     . 
Lord,  fix  our  wand'ring  thoughts. 
Lord,  bear  when  little  children  cry,  . 
Lord,  help  us  as  we  pray  .  , 

Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see. 
Lord,  I  have  pass'd  another  day,   . 
Lord,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care,   . 
Lord,  ifl  tlie  days  of  youth 
Lord,  we  are  spared  again  to  meet 
Maker  of  the  Sabbath  day,  .  • 

Mercy  descending  from  above 
My  Father,  I  thiuik  thee  (or  sleep,  . 

Now  lei  our  voices  all  be  led 
Oh !  let  me  never,  never  dare 
Oi  tis  a  folly  and  a  crime,  . 

On  this  auspicious,  happy  day       ,  . 

Once  more  we  keep  tlie  sacred  day, 
Our  life  is  never  at  a  stand  .  . 

Our  Shepherd,  Jesus,  kindly  gave      . 
Religion  is  the  chief  concern         .  . 

See  the  kind  slie|)lierd,  Jesus,  stsuids, 
So  speed  tlie  years ;  .  .  . 

Spared  to  another  spring 
The  Cod  of  Heaven  is  pleased  to  see 
This  is  the  way  to  know  the  Lord,     . 
Thou,  who  didst  with  love  aiwl  blessing  . 
Tis  religion  that  can  give 
To  God  who  reigns  above  the  sky. 
To  the  God  of  all  mercy  my  voice  I  will  raise, 
We  hail  this  day  of  sacred  rest, 
We  i;ow  fnii]i  school  depart    .  . 

We  thank  the  Lord  above    .         .  , 

V\''e  thank  the  Lord  who  bronght  us  here, 
Wliat  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure,    . 
When  Jesus  left  his  hea"enly  throne, 
While  many  were  sleepless  with  psiilJ, 
Why  have  v/e  hpe,  if  not  to  sing 


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